Educational Program

At The Village Early Learning Centre, our educational program is thoughtfully designed to support each child’s individual development, interests and sense of belonging within a warm and nurturing environment.

Our educators follow the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and use the Butler Diaries planning approach to guide intentional teaching, reflection and curriculum planning across all rooms. This approach allows our team to carefully observe children’s interests, strengths and developmental milestones, using these insights to create meaningful learning experiences that are engaging, flexible and responsive to the needs of each child.

We believe children learn best through play, exploration, relationships and hands-on experiences. Our program encourages children to make choices, develop independence, build confidence and become active participants in their own learning journey.

Throughout the day, children engage in a balance of child-led play, intentional teaching experiences, group learning, creative exploration, outdoor learning and community connections. Educators regularly reflect on the program and learning environment to ensure experiences remain purposeful, inspiring and aligned with the children’s evolving interests and needs.

At The Village, we value strong partnerships with families and recognise the importance of working collaboratively to support each child’s growth, wellbeing and learning.

Communication

We endeavour to keep families informed of their child’s progress and daily experiences through verbal feedback from educators, weekly reflections highlighting the Educational Program and informally via the website and social media.

Folios containing art, treasures, photos and milestones of your child’s development will be given at the end of the year.

Each family will receive emailed Term reports on their child’s progress.

Regular communication with families will be mainly through email. This will provide families with centre information, as well as a monthly newsletter.

Our website and Instagram page will have regular snapshots about what is happening at the centre.